Snowiest Regions in North America
About Skiing in North America
The United States and Canada offer some of the most epic ski resorts in the world, stretching from the Rockies in Colorado to the powder-covered peaks of British Columbia. Known for its varied terrain, exceptional snowfall, and modern infrastructure, North America is a paradise for skiers and snowboarders alike.
Explore the snowiest ski regions across North America. The following rankings highlight the regions with the most anticipated snowfall in the next 8 days. Use the date slider to adjust the forecast time frame and the weather model toggle buttons to compare predictions from leading forecasting models like ECMWF, GFS, and more.
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GEM1. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mt Bachelor to receive the most snow, with 36", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Bachelor36" | |
2. Mt Hood Meadows24" | |
3. Timberline Lodge24" | |
4. Hoodoo23" | |
5. Willamette Pass22" | |
6. Lookout Pass Ski Area18" | |
7. White Pass16" | |
8. Cypress Mountain15" | |
9. Mount Seymour Resort15" | |
10. Mt. Baker14" | |
2. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Cypress Mountain and Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 15", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain15" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort15" | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb11" | |
4. Grouse Mountain11" | |
5. Revelstoke9" | |
6. RED Mountain Resort6" | |
10. Fernie Alpine Resort5" | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Holiday Valley Resort to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Titus Mountain8" | |
3. Mount Snow8" | |
4. Stratton8" | |
6. Hunter Mountain7" | |
7. Jay Peak Resort7" | |
8. Bolton Valley7" | |
9. Killington6" | |
10. Okemo Mountain Resort6" | |
4. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mont-Sainte-Anne to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont-Sainte-Anne9" | |
3. Mont Tremblant7" | |
5. Blue Mountain5" | |
7. Horseshoe Resort4" | |
5. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch and Mt Rose to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch5" | |
2. Mt Rose5" | |
5. Heavenly3" | |
6. Kirkwood3" | |
8. Homewood2" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe2" | |
6. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch5" | |
3. Mt Shasta Ski Park4" | |
4. Heavenly3" | |
5. Kirkwood3" | |
7. Homewood2" | |
9. Palisades Tahoe2" | |
10. Sugar Bowl2" | |
7. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain6" | |
2. Snowbasin Resort5" | |
3. Cherry Peak Ski Area3" | |
5. Brighton Resort1" | |
6. Deer Valley Resort1" | |
8. Alta1" | |
9. Snowbird1" | |
10. Sundance1" | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia6" | |
2. Boyne Mountain5" | |
3. The Highlands4" | |
4. Mt Brighton1" | |
5. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
6. Alpine Valley1" | |
8. Wilmot0" | |
10. Sundown Mountain0" | |
9. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Eldora Mountain Resort, Telluride, Winter Park, Arapahoe Basin, and Wolf Creek to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Telluride2" | |
3. Winter Park2" | |
4. Arapahoe Basin2" | |
5. Wolf Creek2" | |
6. Keystone1" | |
7. Steamboat1" | |
8. Silverton Mountain1" | |
9. Vail1" | |
10. Purgatory Resort1" | |
10. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Angel Fire Resort and Taos Ski Valley to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Angel Fire Resort3" | |
2. Taos Ski Valley3" | |
3. Ski Santa Fe2" | |
5. Pajarito Mountain2" | |
6. Ski Cloudcroft0" | |
7. Ski Apache- | |
11. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mt Baldy Ski Lifts, Bear Mountain, Snow Summit, Snow Valley, and Mountain High to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts2" | |
2. Bear Mountain2" | |
3. Snow Summit2" | |
4. Snow Valley2" | |
5. Mountain High2" | |
6. June Mountain0" | |
7. Mammoth Mountain0" | |
8. China Peak0" | |
12. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Arizona Snowbowl and Sunrise Park Resort to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl1" | |
2. Sunrise Park Resort1" | |
3. Mt Lemmon Ski Valley0" | |
13. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 8 days, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain0" | |
2. Beech Mountain0" | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |